Whether you’re thinking about starting a family, currently pregnant or already a mom, your diet and exercise habits can have a big impact on your kids’ health. Learn how making a few healthy changes can start you and your family on the path to year-round wellness. Brought to you by Be Smart. Be Well.

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Feature Article | Healthy Start for Moms

Diet and exercise tips for all stages of a mom’s life—before you’re pregnant, while you’re pregnant and when you have kids.

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Ask the Expert | Managing Pregnancy Risks

Learn more about pregnancy risks and the steps you can take to increase your chance for a healthy pregnancy. With obstetrician/gynecologist Susan Gerber, M.D., Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

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Melissa's Story

Life Story Video | Melissa’s Story

Melissa has diabetes, but she wasn’t going to let that get in her way of a healthy pregnancy. See how this young mom worked with her doctor to take control of her health and her pregnancy.

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Ask the Expert | Childhood Obesity

Learn about the childhood obesity epidemic in America and health risks faced by overweight kids. With pediatric cardiologist David Thoele, M.D., Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

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Austin’s Story

Life Story Video | Austin’s Story

See how one mom’s decision to eat better and get active made a big difference for her whole family.

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Challenge Yourself | Quick Quiz

How much do you know about pregnancy? Take this quiz and test your healthy pregnancy smarts.

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